From the Grand Egyptian Museum tickets, opening hours, and more—here’s your full-on tourist guide to visit the highly anticipated GEM.
1- Ticket Prices
For Egyptians:
| Age Group | Regular Ticket | Guided Tour Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | 200 EGP | 350 EGP |
| Children | 100 EGP | 175 EGP |
| Students | 100 EGP | 175 EGP |
| Seniors | 100 EGP | 175 EGP |
For Arabs or Other Nationalities:
| Age Group | Regular | Guided |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | 1,450 EGP | 1,950 EGP |
| Children | 730 EGP | 980 EGP |
| Students | 730 EGP | 980 EGP |
For Expatriates:
| Age Group | Regular | Guided |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | 730 EGP | 980 EGP |
| Children | 370 EGP | 500 EGP |
| Students | 370 EGP | 500 EGP |
2- Opening Hours
Starting Nov. 4th
Daily except Saturdays and
Wednesdays:
- GEM Complex: 8:30 AM – 7 PM
- Galleries: 9 AM – 6 PM
- Last ticket purchase: 5 PM
Saturday and Wednesday:
- GEM Complex: 8:30 AM – 10 PM
- Galleries: 9 AM – 9 PM
- Last ticket purchase: 8 PM
3- GEM Children’s Museum
The GEM Children’s Museum is a unique space designed to spark curiosity and connect young explorers from 8 to 12 with the wonders of ancient Egypt.
Through interactive exhibits and immersive experiences, children will discover the beauty of their heritage in a fun, engaging, and educational setting. The museum’s visual, auditory, and hands-on displays make learning about ancient Egyptian civilization both exciting and meaningful.
Children can explore freely with a parent, guardian, or chaperone using an informative guidebook that enhances their experience.
For a more in-depth journey, guided tours led by expert Egyptologists are also available.
4- Important Info to Know
The Grand Egyptian Museum offers visitors a comprehensive look into Egypt’s ancient civilisation through its world-class collections and exhibitions.
Galleries and Sections:
- The museum features the Hanging Obelisk, the Grand Hall, the Grand Staircase, and the Main Galleries.
- The Main Galleries include twelve exhibition halls that trace Egypt’s history from prehistoric times to the Roman era.
- The Tutankhamun Galleries display more than 5,000 artefacts from the tomb of King Tutankhamun, presented together for the first time.
- The Khufu’s Boats Museum exhibits the royal boats of King Khufu, significant examples of ancient engineering.
Policy and More
- Guided tours are available in English and Arabic.
- Private tours in other languages can be arranged by contacting legacy.booking@hassanallam.com
- Corporate and travel agency bookings: legacy.booking@hassanallam.com
- All tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Parking is available on site for a fee.
- Outside food and beverages are not permitted.
- Personal photography and videography are allowed, excluding flash, tripods, selfie sticks, drones, or live streaming.
- Photos and videos are for personal use only; commercial use requires prior written permission.
